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You can be very sad when you get a lower score than expected, but it's important not to get discouraged. If you know how to cope with poor academic performance, you can learn from your mistakes to develop yourself in school and in life.

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Part 1 of 3: Dealing with bad grades

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   Don't be too hard on yourself. Having a bad score is not the end. A poor grade cannot fully tell your academic prowess. Feeling anxious comes about just because you progress and have high expectations for yourself.
   • Avoid punishing yourself for poor grades. Try to learn from your mistakes and be determined to do better in the future.
   • Remember that a score of “5-6” is generally considered average, a score of “7-8” is considered good and a score of “9-10” is good. When you look at things from this perspective, perhaps your grades are not as bad as you think.

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   Take time to process your emotions. You may feel anxious, angry or even confused. Feeling unhappy is completely normal. Face your feelings. Suppressing your emotions will make you feel worse in the long run.
   • Talking to a friend, relative or classmate is a way to help you cope with poor grades and get over this bad situation soon.

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   Temporarily forget the bad grades. The "gnawing" of sadness while feeling overflowing will make the problem more serious than reality. So, you should find ways to do something else to temporarily forget about scores.
   • Exercising, going for a walk with friends, listening to music or doing enjoyable activities are all healthy ways to alleviate anxiety.
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Part 2 of 3: Understanding the cause

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   Understand the types of mistakes you often make. Finding common mistakes is an effective way to help you avoid and overcome your weaknesses.
   • Are you weak in a subject, like math or English? If so, practice more to improve the weak parts.
   • Did you skip a group of related questions in the test? In this case, you need to categorize them and determine which topic needs more review.
   • Are you often late for class? If so, try to get to school on time.

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   Please give you a detailed comment. Teachers know your strengths and weaknesses, so don't be afraid to ask them for help.
   • Instead of asking "Why did I get a bad score?", You should ask "How should I change my answers to get a higher score?"

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   Ask classmates for advice. Try asking if you can see the results of your classmates. If the whole class is doing the same thing you do, perhaps the problem is the learning materials, not you. If you guys have better results than you, try asking them what “tips” help them get high scores.
   • Sometimes teachers will lower the score requirements for classes with many underperforming students. If many students are not performing well, being poorly checked will not be as scary as you might think and you can be less anxious to know it.
4. Consider your study habits. You need to evaluate the problem fairly and objectively. Spend some time thinking about the methodology and the amount of time that you have studied or prepared for the exam. If you haven't reviewed or procrastinated, this may be the reason for your poor grades. From now on, you will aim to improve your future study habits if that's your problem. advertisement

Part 3 of 3: Effective planning for the future

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   Determined to improve the situation. Once you realize what needs change, you can make a plan for it. Make the necessary positive changes in your life:
   • Schedule school and do exactly what you have set out. Consider your other activities and tasks and schedule a time to complete each. A familiar schedule can significantly reduce anxiety and improve your academic performance. Just avoid procrastination.
   • Get enough sleep. Sleep has a huge impact on mood and ability to absorb and memorize information.
   • Eliminate distractions. Prioritize what's most important.

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   Find opportunities to add extra points to make up for the lost points. Usually, the teacher just wants to see you make the effort in your studies. Try asking the teacher if you can improve your score by completing extra exercises. If you can't change your score, you may still be able to earn extra points.
   • It is better to calculate your score and determine the score to achieve on the remaining exercises and exams to get the desired final score.

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   Pay attention to the resources that you have access to. Tutoring centers, school tutoring, and study groups can all help you be successful. Consider changing future learning habits by incorporating additional resources into your schedule.

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   Keep on trying. While the number of grades received cannot be changed, you can always take the necessary steps to improve your academic performance. Take it as an experience to learn from and forgive your mistakes. A bad grade is not the deciding factor for your future or academic capacity.

   

   Ashley Pritchard, MA

   Ashley Pritchard Master, School Counselor, Caldwell Ashley Pritchard is an academic counselor at Delaware Valley Regional High School in Frenchtown, New Jersey. Ashley has more than 3 years working in high school and university and has experience in career counseling. She holds an MA in school counseling with a major in Mental Health from Caldwell University, and is certified as an Independent Education Specialist by the University of California.

   

   Ashley Pritchard, MA
   Master, School Counselor, Caldwell University

   Experts agree that: Getting poor grades can be a difficult and unpleasant experience, but most importantly, it is still your work to achieve better results in the future.

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